Blues Rock Albums

Most rock guitarists owe their technique to playing styles that have developed directly out of the Blues.

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ALBERT KING - KING OF THE BLUES GUITAR

This collection comprises all of Albert King's Stax singles plus the whole of the 'Born Under a Bad Sign' album in a single package.

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KIM WILSON - TIGER MAN/THAT'S LIFE

This double CD set packages Kim's 1993 and 1994 albums, with Duke Robillard helping out and focusing on some Roadhouse Blues.

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GARY MOORE - STILL GOT THE BLUES

This outstanding Blues-rock album impressed a lot of Blues legends and was a blueprint for today's guitar heroes.

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WALTER TROUT - BLUES FOR THE MODERN DAZE

Walter dishes up 15 new tracks that mark a triumphant return to his Blues roots.

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RONNIE EARL - BLUES GUITAR VIRTUOSO LIVE IN EUROPE

Ronnie pays his dues to some guitar greats in this superb instrumental album.

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HARVEY MANDEL - BEST OF HARVEY MANDEL

Harvey's guitar style was revolutionary in the early 70s, and this collection of 15 tracks shows where Progressive Blues was heading.

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RUMBLE! THE BEST OF LINK WRAY

This 20 track overview of Link's work includes all his most memorable themes, including a live version of 'Jack the Ripper', but sadly not his Apache, Shawnee and Comanche. It still has a lot of fuzz-tone madness though!

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MIKE BLOOMFIELD - DON'T SAY THAT I AIN'T YOU MAN

The first five tracks have Charlie Musselwhite on harp in Mike's pre-Butterfield days and some solo recordings from the late 60s, alongside his better known work

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BOBBY PARKER - BENT OUT OF SHAPE

This is a great album, with elements of funk and soul in the mix, as well as some extremely tasty Blues guitar.

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ROBERT CRAY - STRONG PERSUADER

Even at this distance, it's easy to see why this won a Grammy. Robert can write a lyric, sing from his heart and ring out a sharp solo. 'Smokin' Gun!'

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JIMI HENDRIX - BLUES

Jimi plays the Blues with his entire soul. Working some classic tunes, he shows what a profound Blues talent underpinned all that magnificent flash.

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LESLIE WEST - MOUNTAIN

This amazing value album gives you some of Leslie's most famous songs in their original form, with that distinctive tone already in place.

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ALLMAN BROTHERS - AT FILLMORE EAST

The legendary concert sounds crystal clear after Tom Dowd's digital remix, and the Allman's were absolutely smokin'!

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ROBBEN FORD - BRINGING IT BACK HOME

An excellent backing unit allows Robben to express himself without having to impress anyone. He is an inspiring interpreter of these well-chosen songs, and he is in very fine voice too.

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ROBIN TROWER - BRIDGE OF SIGHS

This is a great value item and a landmark album, but if you are a fan of Robin's live shows, State to State is a fantastic 24 track document from his American tours.

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BILLIE PRESTON - THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION

Billy wrote some great songs and his keyboard skills were incomparable, but he had a fine, soulful voice too.

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SUSAN TEDESCHI - LIVE FROM AUSTIN TX

With material ranging from Dylan & Stevie Wonder to Koko Taylor among her own material, Susan leads her excellent band through 75 minutes of great Blues-Rock.

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